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Contact: Dan Hubbard at (202) 783-9360 or dhubbard@nbaa.org

WASHINGTON, DC, September 5, 2006 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today welcomed President Bush’s nomination of transportation policy veteran Mary Peters to serve as Department of Transportation (DOT) secretary.

The White House announced the nomination today. Peters has been nominated to succeed Norman Mineta, who retired from the job earlier this year.

“Mary Peters is known for her extensive work on transportation issues and her inclusive approach to doing business,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “I look forward to working with her and ensuring that she is fully aware of the concerns of business aviation.”

Peters served as administrator for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) from 2001 to 2005. In that position, she focused on strengthening security and safety, relieving congestion and improving the nation’s highway infrastructure. Before her tenure at the FHWA, Peters spent three years as director of the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association, Inc. (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents more than 7,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, the world’s largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at www.nbaa.org.